u/Fluid-Adeptness-7418

I’ve been wearing my hijab since I was 13, and I’m 21 now. Recently, I’ve been wanting to take it off.

For context I was born and raised in Japan. Growing up, I never really had issues wearing the hijab because Japanese people are generally kind and respectful. But recently, I feel like the hate toward Muslims has been increasing, and honestly I can’t fully blame them. Some Muslims do behave badly and ruin our reputation. I don’t want to be associated with those people just because of how I look.

The second thing is that I’m not fully convinced about covering hair. I do believe modesty is important, and I don’t think I should wear revealing or tight clothes, but I genuinely don’t understand why women have to cover their hair when there’s nothing inherently sexual about hair.

I also don’t understand why I have to deal with hair thinning and people constantly assuming things about me just because “Allah ordered us to cover our hair.” I know that sounds bad but it’s honestly how I feel right now

Also, I started wearing the hijab because of my parents, it wasn’t really my own choice. Part of me wants to take it off now and maybe wear it again later once I truly feel convinced about it myself.

And please don’t just tell me,“life is a test and this is your test.” I already know that😭 I want to hear something deeper or more personal from people who genuinely chose to keep wearing it.

I’ve been wearing my hijab since I was 13, and I’m 21 now. Recently, I’ve been wanting to take it off.

For context I was born and raised in Japan. Growing up, I never really had issues wearing the hijab because Japanese people are generally kind and respectful. But recently, I feel like the hate toward Muslims has been increasing, and honestly I can’t fully blame them. Some Muslims do behave badly and ruin our reputation. I don’t want to be associated with those people just because of how I look.

The second thing is that I’m not fully convinced about covering hair. I do believe modesty is important, and I don’t think I should wear revealing or tight clothes, but I genuinely don’t understand why women have to cover their hair when there’s nothing inherently sexual about hair.

I also don’t understand why I have to deal with hair thinning and people constantly assuming things about me just because “Allah ordered us to cover our hair.” I know that sounds bad but it’s honestly how I feel right now

Also, I started wearing the hijab because of my parents, it wasn’t really my own choice. Part of me wants to take it off now and maybe wear it again later once I truly feel convinced about it myself.

And please don’t just tell me,“life is a test and this is your test.” I already know that😭 I want to hear something deeper or more personal from people who genuinely chose to keep wearing it.